Didymoctenia exsuperata (Walker, 1860)
(previously known as : Tephrosia disposita Walker, 1860)
BOARMIINI , ENNOMINAEGEOMETRIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
and
Catherine J. Young & Stella Crossley

(updated 17 March 2005)


(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The early instars of this Caterpillar are off-white with some small dark dots, and a pale brown head.


(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

Later instars are green with some black spots, and have a reddish-brown head.


(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The last instar is green but nearly covered in black dots.


(Photo: copyright Cathy Young)

The adult moths are brown with a complex pattern of light and dark markings.

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